London 21 Suffolk Street
Charing Cross
the 14 Decr 1826
Sir
The Enclosed letter <1> was given to me by Messrs Drummond & in sending it to Sackville Street <2> I was informed if I would enclose it addressed to you in Paris it would be forwarded to you, I believe it is to acquaint you that Mr J. Velten <3> has forwarded to you in the same Caisse a Rouleau of Prints with one for Mr Pultney, which I am desired to pay the Custom H[ouse] <4> charges upon, & I must also pay the sum up[on] yours and forward them wherever you may please to direct, the charges upon which may remain unsettled till you return to this Country and
I am with respect, Sir Your most obedient Servant
Geo Lumley
Monsieur Talbot
31 Sackville St
To
Monsieur Talbot
Paris
Notes:
1. No enclosure.
2. 31 Sackville Street, London residence of the Feildings, often used as a London base by WHFT.
3. Johann [Jean] Velten, publisher, Carlsruhe [Karlsruhe] & St Petersburg.
4. Text torn away under seal.